"People get married in them, and buried, and now, luckily, churches are used to hold functions that bring people together." Charlie Haylock, a penny farthing bike, and supporters, at St Mary's Edwardstone (Image: Supplied)Last year, Suffolk raised £220,000 through the event. Simon Ronan, chairman of Suffolk Churches Ride and Stride, said: "Everyone can get involved as they chose their route, visiting as many or as few churches as they wish. St Mary's Edwardstone (Image: Supplied)Half of the funds raised are donated to a church of the participant’s choosing, with the remainder supporting repairs and improvements through the Suffolk Historic Churches Trust. The day also features the Suffolk Churches pedal and drive vintage and classic car rally, with around 100 cars visiting a selection of churches solving clues in a mystery quiz, alongside a 'steeple-to-steeple' horse ride.